NI+C (of Japan) Selects ODIN technologies for Scientific RFID Testing

Testing is expected to pave the way for RFID adoption in Japan once standards are finalized

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L.I.N.K.: Jack Daniel's Gives Inside Look at Logistics Operations

What does it take for the world's top selling whiskey to ship its products all over the world? Associate editor Brielle Jaekel finds out in an interview with Jack Daniel's Distillery GM.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Fashion and Reverse Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down and discuss the fashion supply chain and how reverse logistics plays a role.

Nearly nine in 10 companies plan to hire back employees within the next year, despite being in a current hiring freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19’s Role in the Future of Succession Planning

The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting the way that companies hire from within their organizations.

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Go Paperless with Electronic Invoicing

The impact of paper invoicing is severe and far reaching. Here's why.

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Prompting a Digital Workforce with Electronic Purchase-to-Pay Solutions

If you’re still receiving paper invoices by mail or getting a PDF invoice by email, printing it out and then re-entering the information by hand, there’s a better way to improve your processes and help reduce your carbon footprint.

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Middle Market Companies Will Pivot to New Potential in 2021

While financial forecasts vary, industries like technology, life sciences and healthcare that helped to power business continuity and advance COVID-19 care are particularly optimistic for growth in 2021.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2021

Whether it’s spoilage, delivery timetables, quality control or cyberattacks, successful supply chains can only support patients and customers if they are resilient.

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4 Key Drivers of 2021

While the biggest issue for 2021 remains the rollout of a viable vaccine, the manufacturing industry is looking to re-invent itself in preparation for the remainder of the twenties.

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2021: The Year of the Healthcare Supply Chain’s Digital Transformation

Here are five predictions for how the healthcare supply chain will continue to modernize and drive the industry’s digital transformation.

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Companies Still Struggle to Digitize Invoice Processing

Survey results indicate that companies are slow to change when it comes to digitally transforming invoice processing and other financial documents.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Give Their 2021 Predictions

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna reunite for the first episode of L.I.N.K. Live in 2021 and give their new year predictions.

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Protos Security Acquires Mulligan Security

By continuing to invest in its management team, technology and service capabilities, Protos is more aggressively positioned in the security marketplace.

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How On-Demand Manufacturing Can Limit Supply Chain Disruptions

On-demand manufacturing makes it possible to manufacture goods only when needed and in the quantities required.

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3 Key Trends for OEMs in COVID-19 and the Holidays

Here are three things to help navigate the holiday season and strike the perfect balance between appealing to consumers and long-term financial security.

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A Long-Term View on the Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

The critical precursor to tackling all the challenges facing supply chain managers will involve managing key tradeoffs, including striking a balance between security and costs so that your supply chain can withstand more frequent disruptions.

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5 Transformative E-Commerce Trends for 2021

Facing an uncertain market, every seller should be in a state of digital transformation and creating multiple contingency plans, informed by the lessons learnt this year.

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Why Vaccine Delivery May Need to Lean Heavily on Technology

Modern digital solutions will not only help to reduce the impact of the “unexpected,” but also will lay the groundwork for more seamless distribution and delivery vaccines.

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Procurement’s Next Evolution: The One We’ve All Been Waiting For

Procurement and supply chain professionals are in a prime position to leverage technology and automation to increase agility, think bigger and act even more strategically to guide their organizations through whatever comes next.

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How Contracts Help Build Resiliency in the Face of Unexpected Supply Chain Interruptions

By carefully analyzing force majeure clauses, building resiliency in other parts of contracts and streamlining the overall contracts process, companies can better navigate the remainder of the pandemic.

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Procurement Predictions for 2021 and Beyond

We need to be nimble change managers who are calm under pressure and ready to help lead our companies to mitigate the risks of a progressively uncertain world.

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Consider Environmental Factors in Sourcing Decisions

To survive and thrive, leading companies are thinking more broadly by considering strategic factors in sourcing decisions and continuing to invest in deeper supplier relationships.

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COVID-19 Exposes the Need to Bridge T&E with Other Business Spend Management Practices

To effectively control overall corporate spend and achieve tighter control over the supply chain, travel procurement needs to be unified with a company’s overall business spend.

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COVID-19 Vaccines, an Urgent Global Need and a Supply Chain Challenge

Urgent and worldwide demand for vaccination creates an immense logistics challenge. Distributors and healthcare providers will need to navigate the vaccine cold chain.

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L.I.N.K. | SDCE Editors Talk Sourcing, Procurement & Offshoring Amid a Pandemic

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna interview with John Scannapieco, chair of Baker Donelson’s global business team, to discuss how corporations have been rethinking their supply chains since the start of the trade war.

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Resilience is Key to Surviving Increased Online Demand this Peak Season

Increased online demand generated through large-scale promotions can be daunting at the best of times, but without careful planning, this surge towards e-commerce can and will present a logistical nightmare for brands.

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The Rise of the External Manufacturer

Delegating manufacturing to an outside source allows companies to hedge their bets on innovative new products by shifting their spend on marketing rather than hard assets.

As sustainability goals continue to trend in 2020 and beyond, companies and suppliers need to focus on practical, incremental green improvements.

The Future of Green Procurement and its Role in Sustainability Initiatives

Green procurement plays an essential role in driving sustainability, and is often the missing link between stakeholders, suppliers and commercial teams.